Signature Flight Support Contracts for PASSUR® FBO System
GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 31, 2008 - Megadata Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: MDTA) announced today that Signature Flight Support, the world's largest fixed base operation (FBO) and distribution network for business aviation services, has contracted for the PASSUR FBO system.
"PASSUR FBO will increase our operational visibility, allowing us increased insight into arrivals and departures.
Better information equals better service; and maintaining a high level of customer service and support is key to our position as the world's leading FBO network," said Joe Gibney, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Signature Flight Support.
"Signature is known for consistent, superior service across their entire FBO network," said Jim Barry, Megadata's President and CEO. "We are thrilled that they have decided to leverage the power of our own network - PASSUR international radar installations and integrated aviation databases - to further enhance their brand through our unique PASSUR FBO web software package."
PASSUR FBO provides real-time flight, customer, and airspace status for customer service, line operations, and marketing through visual flight tracking and web dashboards. The program includes detailed marketing reports and analytics for FBO managers and marketing staff. It is based on the PASSUR proprietary database powered by the PASSUR radar network deployed throughout the U.S. and abroad.
Signature Flight Support, a BBA Aviation plc company, is the world's largest fixed base operation (FBO) and distribution network for business aviation services. Signature services include fueling, hangar and office rentals, ground handling and a wide-range of crew and passenger amenities at strategic domestic and international locations.
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Signature currently operates at more than seventy-five (75) locations in the United States, Europe, South America, Africa and Asia.
BBA Aviation plc is a world leader in the provision of Flight Support and Aftermarket Services and Systems for business aviation, regional airline, military and commercial aviation operators, including FBO services, fueling, ground handling, turbine engine repair and overhaul and aviation components, landing gear and hydraulic systems. BBA has leading positions, well-known and reputable brands and a proven track record of organic and acquisition-led growth.
BBA Aviation companies include Signature Flight Support, ASIG, Ontic, APPH, Arnoni Aviation, Dallas Airmotive, Premier Turbines, H&S Aviation, International Turbine Service, Barrett Turbine Engine Company, International Governor Services, Airight, CSE Aviation and Commercial Aircraft Products. For more information, please visit http://www.bbaaviation.com.
About Megadata
Megadata owns and operates a unique database of flight information with proprietary decision-making software, primarily powered by a growing international network of passive radars (PASSURs) located at more than 85 airports world-wide, including 33 of the top 35 U.S. airports - from which it provides PASSUR information, analytics, and decision support tools to improve the financial condition and operational efficiency of aviation organizations.
Megadata offers unique user-friendly information as well as decision algorithms which provide innovative commercial air traffic solutions to more than 50 airports, including 8 of the top 10 U.S. airports; to dozens of airlines, including 7 of the top 10 U.S. airlines; and to more than 150 corporate aviation customers, as well as to the U.S. Government. In addition, the company has created and implemented collaborative web-based software that allows the company's customers to instantly share information to improve individual and joint decision-making, creating additional value for those customers.
Visit Megadata's web site at http://www.passur.com for updated products, solutions and PASSUR news.
Contact:
Ron Dunsky (203) 622-4086 (917) 587-9672 rondunsky@passur.com
Company Information: Name: Megadata Corp. Address: 66 Field Point Rd. City: Greenwich State: CT ZIP: 06830 Country: USA Phone: 203-629-8757 http://www.passur.com
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